Ambedkar Jayanti Special: Indian railways launches ‘Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra’ tourist train
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Ambedkar Jayanti Special: Indian railways launches ‘Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra’ tourist train

The “Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra” tourist train, a special tour designed by Indian Railways to highlight places connected with the life of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, has been launched from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station

by WEB DESK
Apr 14, 2023, 10:00 pm IST
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The Bharat Gaurav Tourist train tour on Ambedkar Circuit was flagged off by G Kishan Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Dr Virendra Kumar, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, on April 14 from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. On occasion, G.K Reddy said that the Bharat Gaurav Tourist train aims to give glimpses of the life of Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Ambedkar to all the passengers.

The Minister said that the train also aims to promote domestic tourism and the spirit of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat. He also informed that the Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has developed sites related to Babasaheb Ambedkar not only in India but also in London.  He also said that the Government has taken many steps to promote the ideals of Babasaheb Ambedkar in today’s world.

On occasion, Dr Virendra Kumar, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, said that the Bharat Gaurav train effectively promotes Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat under Dekho Apna Desh. He also said that Babasaheb faced very challenging situations in his life, and his life journey to empower the last man in the hierarchy and remove the discrimination based on caste is very inspiring.

He said, Babasaheb worked all his life for equality and fraternity. Today, the train is representative of that equality, and the passengers travelling will return with many memories and knowledge about the principles of Babasaheb Ambedkar.

IRCTC, in association with the Ministry of Tourism, is operating its first tour on the Ambedkar circuit on an eight days special tour from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station starting April 14, 2023.

The Yatra will include a Visit to prominent places associated with the life of Baba Saheb Ambedkar, like New Delhi, Mhow, and Nagpur and sacred Buddhist sites like Sanchi, Sarnath, Gaya, Rajgir and Nalanda in the tour itinerary. The first day of the April 14 visit to Baba Saheb Ambedkar Memorial in New Delhi was a key attraction covered in the tour.

The tourist train is fitted with a well-equipped pantry car for rustling up freshly made vegetarian meals for the tourists. The infotainment system, CCTV camera, and security guard services shall also be available on board.

This 07 nights and 08 days Bharat Gaurav Tourist train tour on Ambedkar Circuit started from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station on April 14. The Tourist train first halted at New Delhi Railway Station, where tourists were taken for the Visit of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Memorial by buses in New Delhi.

The train’s next stop will be at Dr Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow), the birthplace of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar (Bhim Janam Bhoomi). Then the train moves to Nagpur railway station, where tourists visit Deekshabhoomi, a consecrated monument of Navayana Buddhism.

The train departs from Nagpur for Sanchi. The sightseeing of Sanchi comprises the eponymous stupa and other Buddhist sites. After Sanchi, Varanasi is the next destination. The Visit of Sarnath & Kashi Vishwanath Temple will be a part of the day’s sightseeing. Gaya is the next and the last destination that the train arrives at, on the 6th day of the journey. The holy site of Bodhgaya is where tourists visit the famous Mahabodhi Temple and other monasteries.

The next day the tourists proceed for sightseeing of Rajgir and Nalanda by road. Buddhist sites and the ruins at Nalanda are the key sites at the destination. The train will depart from Gaya for New Delhi as the train tour comes to an end.

Freshly cooked vegetarian meals will be served on board to the guests in their respective seats from the well-equipped modern pantry car. The train has also been fitted with an infotainment system for the entertainment of the passengers as well as for public announcements. From clean toilets to enhanced security features of CCTV Cameras and Security Guards for each coach have also been provided for the tourists.

Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train launch aligns with the Government of India initiative “Dekho Apna Desh” to promote special interest circuits in domestic tourism.

Topics: Prime Minister Narendra ModiG. Kishan ReddyAmbedkar JayantiirctcEk Bharat Shrestha BharatBharat Gaurav Tourist train tourMinister of TourismDr Virendra KumarMinister of Social Justice and Empowerment
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